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Breaking down Sarah Strong’s case to win National Player of the Year
There shouldn’t be much of a debate about any of the National Player of the Year awards this season. Sarah Strong has been the best player in the country this season — and it hasn’t been particularly close. The sophomore is the No. 1 option on the top team in the land. She leads UConn […]
Why Diana Taurasi’s national championships stand alone in UConn’s history
Last season, UConn honored its 2003, 2004, 2013 and 2014 national championship teams on the same night. The latter group featured six players who were already inducted into the Huskies of Honor as individuals. The former had one: Diana Taurasi. Geno Auriemma took a moment to marvel at the difference. “I walked over to Dee […]
UConn women’s basketball could have another undefeated season, but as history shows nothing is guaranteed in March
On Sunday, UConn women’s basketball capped off its 11th undefeated regular season with a win at St. John’s. The Huskies are 31-0 and enter the postseason as heavy favorites to win their 13th national championship. But history has shown that nothing is guaranteed in March. Three times in program history, UConn’s season has ended with […]
UConn football stars Joe Fagnano and Skyler Bell wrap up NFL Combine
The NFL held formal job interviews for the 319 top pro-eligible prospects in the country from Feb. 27 to March 2, and UConn was well represented. Over the weekend, former Husky wide receiver Skyler Bell and quarterback Joe Fagnano both showcased their respective talents. Wide receiver Noel Thomas was the last UConn skill position player […]
Before Geno Auriemma ruled March, he was just trying to win a game
No coach has dominated March like Geno Auriemma. Not only does he own a record-setting 12 national titles, he’s also made it to 24 Final Fours — including 14 straight from 2008-22 — and been a 1-seed in 22 of 36 NCAA Tournament appearances. Overall, Auriemma owns a 142-24 record in March Madness, claiming a […]
UConn Baseball Weekly: The Huskies let a series victory slip away
Subscribe to HookC Baseball to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long! Wins turned losses As the calendar flipped to the first full month of the college baseball season, the Huskies ushered March in harshly, letting a series win — and not inconceivably, a sweep — fall through their fingertips this weekend. […]
UConn men up two spots to No. 4 in AP Poll
After a statement week that featured a pair of home wins against talented teams, UConn men’s basketball rose up two spots to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25. The 27-3 Huskies are coming off a surprisingly dominant victory on Wednesday over St. John’s in Hartford, as well as an emotional win in Storrs […]
UConn women’s basketball closes regular season with 85-49 win over St. John’s
UConn women’s basketball closed out its final game before the postseason with an 85-49 win over the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. The Huskies capped off their 11th undefeated regular season in program history and also go perfect in conference play for the third straight year and 13th time […]
Photo gallery: UConn Huskies women’s basketball @ St. John’s Red Storm – 3/1/26
Azzi Fudd led a balanced scoring attack with 14 points as the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team cruised to an 85-49 win over the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Click on picture to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery
UConn baseball tied in UNC Wilmington series
UConn baseball has won one and lost one at UNC Wilmington, with the rubber match starting Sunday at 1 p.m. on FloCollege. Game One UConn (4-5) secured a 5-2 victory in the first game after a big ninth inning. Junior Chase Taylor got the scoring started in the top of the second, walking with the […]
Karaban shines as UConn tops Seton Hall on Senior Day, 71-67
UConn men’s basketball pulled out a come-from-behind win against a Seton Hall team that was fighting for its postseason life, winning 71-67 thanks to 23 points from Alex Karaban on Senior Day. The four-year Husky hit 5-of-6 threes and two clutch free throws at the end to ice the contest. This win improves UConn’s record […]
Photo gallery: Seton Hall Pirates @ UConn Huskies men’s basketball – 2/28/26
Alex Karaban had a career-high 23 points in a 71-67 win for UConn men’s basketball over Seton Hall on Senior Night at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT on Saturday afternoon. click on image to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery
Preview: No. 6 UConn men’s basketball vs. Seton Hall | Feb. 28, 12:00 p.m., TV: FS1
UConn men’s basketball (26-3, 16-2) will look to build off of its best performance in conference play, as the Huskies host Seton Hall (19-9, 9-8) in their final home game of the season in Storrs on Saturday. The Pirates are ranked No. 54 in KenPom, with the No. 184 offense in the country, No. 11 […]
UConn women’s basketball announces three-game series with Duke
UConn women’s basketball will begin a three-game series with the Duke Blue Devils next season, the schools announced on Friday. They’ll square off at TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 28, 2026 before moving to a traditional home-and-home. The Huskies will visit Cameron Indoor Stadium in 2027-28 then host the Blue Devils in 2028-29. The […]
UConn women’s basketball pummels Georgetown, 84-52
UConn women’s basketball capped off its regular season home slate by pummeling Georgetown Hoyas 84-52 at PeoplesBank Arena on Thursday. With the victory, the Huskies set a new program record with their 19th conference victory of the year. Azzi Fudd led UConn in scoring for the seventh time in the last eight games with 24 […]
Photo gallery: Georgetown Hoyas @ UConn Huskies women’s basketball – 2/26/26
Azzi Fudd had 24 points while Sarah Strong had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team to a relatively easy 84-52 win over the Georgetown Hoyas at PeoplesBank Arena on Thursday night. Click on picture to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here […]
UConn wallops St. John’s, 72-40
No. 6 UConn men’s basketball delivered a monster performance against No. 15 St John’s on Wednesday night at PeoplesBank Arena. They improved to 26-3 and 16-2 in the Big East, retaking first-place from St. John’s after losing to the Johnnies at MSG earlier this month. Tarris Reed Jr. was too much for St. John’s, dominating […]
Preview: No. 6 UConn men’s basketball vs. No. 15 St. John’s | Feb. 25, 7:00 p.m., TV: Peacock, NBCSN
UConn men’s basketball (25-3, 15-2) has perhaps its most anticipated home game of the year on Wednesday night, as the Huskies host St. John’s (22-5, 15-1) in a clash between the top two teams in the Big East standings as the regular season winds down. The Red Storm are ranked No. 22 in KenPom, with […]
Geno Auriemma becomes all-time leader in AP Poll appearances
The latest AP Top 25 didn’t bring any surprises for UConn. The Huskies retained the top spot, which they’ve held all season, and monopolized the first-place votes for the seventh week in a row. It did bring some history, though. On Monday, Geno Auriemma became the all-time leader in AP Poll appearances by a coach […]
UConn men’s hoops falls one spot to No. 6 in AP Poll
After an up-and-down week last week in the middle of a wild seven day stretch across the top of college hoops, UConn men’s basketball fell down one spot to No. 6 in the latest AP Top 25. The 25-3 Huskies are coming off a surprising home loss to Creighton and a big road win over […]
Takeaways: UConn handles Nova
The Huskies entered a highly anticipated matchup at Villanova and left with a resounding victory. Some thoughts after the win. Bench Mob After the St. Johns game, I pointed out the one thing missing from the bench — which had been playing pretty well up until then — a scoring punch. Turns out, it could […]
Tage Thompson wins gold at the Olympics with Team USA
UConn men’s hockey’s first Olympian is also its first gold medalist. On Sunday, Tage Thompson captured gold in Milan after Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime. Thompson recorded 10:02 of ice time and put four shots on net in the victory. Across the tournament, he notched three goals and an assist while leading the […]
UConn women’s basketball annihilates Providence, 81-38
UConn women’s basketball celebrated senior day by annihilating the Providence Friars on Sunday at Gampel Pavilion, 81-38. Geno Auriemma started his four healthy seniors: Azzi Fudd, Serah Williams, Caroline Ducharme and Ayanna Patterson. It was Patterson’ first career start and Ducharme’s first since Nov. 19, 2023. The Huskies got a balanced scoring effort in the […]
Photo gallery: Providence Friars @ UConn Huskies women’s basketball – 2/22/26
Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong both had 13 points to lead a balanced effort as the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team clobbered the Providence Friars, 81-38, at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT on Sunday. Click on picture to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery
UConn men’s basketball conquers Villanova in Philly, 73-63
The No. 5 UConn Huskies entered a packed Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday night and left with a big win, 73-63, to improve to 25-3 and 15-2 in the Big East. The Huskies responded nicely to their home loss to Creighton and snapped the Wildcats’ six-game winning streak that started after their last game against […]
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